Denon AVR-X4200W vs Yamaha RX-V385

GENERAL	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Brand	Denon	Yamaha
Model	AVR-X4200W	RX-V385
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Canada
Release Year	2015	2018
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X4100W	Yamaha RX-V383
Successor	Denon AVR-X4300H

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Channels	7.2	5.1
Power Output	125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
Bi-amp Capability	assignable

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	4 powerful high speed 4th generation SHARC DSP processors
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown DAC x 3
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	9.2	5.1
D.D.S.C. HD Digital
Alpha Processing	AL24 Processing Plus
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic		PLII
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer		including enhancer for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO	YPAO sound optimization
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, in and out
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Denon Remote App for iOS and Android devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	4
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	3 (1 Front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	13.2	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	4 (1 front)	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Number of Zones	3	1
Powered Zones	2 or 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out
Zone B Video Output
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1	0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	color OSD
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	2 lines
Remote Controller	RC-1193
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Front Panel	Metal
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	11	5
Large Speaker Terminals	11	5
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	670 W	260 W
Maximum Power Consumption		600 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 55 W/85 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 167 mm x 389 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 235 mm x 389 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-5/8" x 15-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/8" x 15-3/8")	435 mm x 161 mm x 315 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		20.5" x 16" x 9"
Weight	12.6 kg (27 lbs 12 oz)	7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)
Weight of Package		30 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-X4200W	Yamaha RX-V385
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	125 W (0.05% THD)	70 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		85 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		100 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		130 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	165 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	235 W (10% THD)	145 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	200 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	190 W x 2-channel	160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		130 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	130 W x 2-channel	110 W
THD (Digital)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	102 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
Video S/N Ratio		50 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

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